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PostSpread vs Hootsuite
Hootsuite charges per user: Standard is $99 a month per person on annual billing and covers up to 10 accounts. PostSpread charges per plan, and is free for 3 channels and $20 a month for 15. For the higher price, Hootsuite adds social listening and a shared inbox for customer care.
At a glance
| Question |
PostSpread
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Hootsuite
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|---|---|---|
| Starting price | PostSpreadFree for 3 channels. Bloom is $20/mo, or $17/mo billed yearly | HootsuiteStandard is $99 per user a month on annual billing ($149 month to month) |
| How pricing works | PostSpreadOne flat price per plan | HootsuitePer user, with an account limit on Standard |
| Free plan | PostSpreadYes: 3 channels and 10 posts a month, every platform except X | HootsuiteNo free plan. 14-day trial with daily posting limits |
| Platforms | PostSpread13 platforms | Hootsuite10 platforms |
| AI agents (MCP) | PostSpreadMCP server on every plan, Free included | HootsuiteMCP connectors for ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot and Gemini (some are Enterprise add-ons) |
| 5 channels cost | PostSpread$20/mo, or $17/mo billed yearly (Bloom) | Hootsuite$99/mo per user on annual billing, or $149 month to month (Standard) |
| 15 channels cost | PostSpread$20/mo, or $17/mo billed yearly (Bloom) | Hootsuite$199/mo per user on annual billing, or $299 month to month (Professional, as Standard stops at 10) |
Which one fits you
Hootsuite is the better pick if
- You need social listening. Every plan searches brand and competitor mentions from the last 7 days, and Professional goes back 30.
- Several people answer messages from one shared inbox. Automations start on Professional and message assignment on Advanced.
- You publish to Google Business Profile or handle WhatsApp Business messages.
PostSpread is the better pick if
- You mainly schedule and publish. PostSpread is free for 3 channels and Bloom is $20 a month, against $99 per user a month for Hootsuite Standard.
- You work with a team. Forest is $50 a month for unlimited channels, with teammates and post approval included. Hootsuite charges for every seat, and its approval workflows start on Advanced at $399 per user a month.
- You post to Telegram, Mastodon, Discord or Slack.
Where you can post
Hootsuite also connects WhatsApp Business, for its inbox only.
PostSpread
13 of 14
- X (Twitter)
- Threads
- TikTok
- YouTube
- Bluesky
- Telegram
- Mastodon
- Discord
- Slack
- Not on PostSpread: Google Business Profile
Hootsuite
10 of 14
- X (Twitter)
- Threads
- TikTok
- YouTube
- Bluesky
- Not on Hootsuite: Telegram
- Not on Hootsuite: Mastodon
- Not on Hootsuite: Discord
- Not on Hootsuite: Slack
- Google Business Profile
PostSpread plans
Every plan includes AI captions, first comments, analytics, the API and the MCP server.
Free
$0 / month
Free forever, no card
- 3 channels
- 10 posts a month
- 1 workspace
- Every platform except X
Bloom
$20 / month
$200 billed yearly ($17/mo)
- 15 channels
- Unlimited posts
- 3 workspaces
- X (Twitter) included
Forest
$50 / month
$500 billed yearly ($42/mo)
- Unlimited channels
- Unlimited posts
- 10 workspaces
- X (Twitter) included
- Team members and invites
Verdict
If your job is planning and publishing posts, PostSpread costs a fraction of Hootsuite. Bloom is $20 a month for 15 channels; three people on Hootsuite Standard pay $297 a month on annual billing and still stop at 10 accounts.
Hootsuite is worth it when listening to what people say about your brand, and answering them as a team, is a big part of the job.
Hootsuite prices are from Hootsuite's own pricing page on 11 October 2026, in USD before tax. Plans change, so check with Hootsuite before you buy.
Questions people ask
How much does Hootsuite cost compared with PostSpread?
Hootsuite Standard is $99 per user a month on annual billing, or $149 month to month, for up to 10 accounts. Professional, with unlimited accounts, is $199 per user a month on annual billing. PostSpread is free for 3 channels, Bloom is $20 a month for 15, and Forest is $50 a month for unlimited channels and a team.
Does Hootsuite have a free plan?
No. It has a 14-day trial with daily posting limits and no bulk scheduling. PostSpread's Free plan has no time limit: 3 channels and 10 posts a month.
Can I move from Hootsuite to PostSpread?
Yes. Connect your accounts in PostSpread, then recreate your scheduled posts by hand, through the API, or by asking your AI assistant to do it over MCP.
Other comparisons
Post everywhere from one place
Schedule to Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, YouTube and 8 more networks with PostSpread. Free for 3 channels, no card needed.